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Orthopedics Today features six stories and videos of importance to emerge from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Trunionosis — Is it an impending epidemic?

DALLAS — Craig J. Della Valle, MD, gives take home messages from his presentation on trunnionosis at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Watch video.

Lower complication rates with bariatric surgery prior to TKA, but not equal to non-obese rates

DALLAS — A database study presented here showed patients who underwent bariatric surgery for weight loss prior total knee arthroplasty had significantly lower rates of major and minor 90-day postoperative complications compared with morbidly obese patients who did not undergo bariatric surgery. Read more.

Outcomes following delayed reimplantation after resection arthroplasty

DALLAS — At the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, talks about his findings on outcomes of delaying reimplantation following resection arthroplasty. Watch video.

Study suggests protective effect of antibiotic-loaded cement against secondary revision in revised TKAs

DALLAS — Registry data presented here on aseptic revision total knee arthroplasties linked the use of antibiotic-loaded cement during the initial revision procedure with a 45% decrease in the risk of re-revision. Read more.

BMI cited as poor predictor of early complications after TJA

DALLAS — Results of a database review study presented here indicated a correlation between increased body mass index and 30-day complications for total joint arthroplasty; however, body mass index was not a strong predictor of this risk, according to the presenter. Read more.

MUA after TKA linked with increased risk of subsequent revision

DALLAS — Results from a database study presented here showed 4.24% of patients had manipulation under anesthesia within 6 months following total knee arthroplasty and highlighted postoperative manipulation as a strong risk factor for subsequent early revision surgery. Read more.